Northern Virginia television production company owner Tim Donner dropped out of the race on Wednesday. Donner says most Republicans and the state party appear to support frontrunner George Allen, a former U.S. senator and governor.

Three Democrats - former Gov. Tim Kaine, Fairfax consultant Courtney Lynch and Reston businessman Julien Modica - are competing for their party's nomination. Both parties will pick a nominee in June 12 primaries.